Van Hoorn (Nicholas Le Prevost) is seen jogging along with a car following him in a sinister way. It turns out that is his security, Van Hoorn is political minister.
Once the car leaves, a motorcyclists shoots at him but is interrupted. Only Van Hoorn notfies no one. Later the attempt on Van Hoorn's life does succeed.
Van der Valk finds that Van Hoorn lived a double life. He had another identity, a gay relationship and was HIV+. His wife Melanie is also infected by him.
As probes further, Van der Valk finds that Van Hoorn might had took bribes to push certain companies. Another man is later killed by two men pretending to be police.
This really should had been an interesting story. Unfortunately it meanders and drags. The final product is hazy.
There are subplots that go nowhere. A gang of pick pockets in Amsterdam. Win investigates some Turkish restaurants that get burned down that might be linked to narcotics.
At the end it is Van Hoorn's widow who might know more about her husband's death. Her links with an unhinged young man who claims to be her lover.
Once again Van der Valk is finding it difficult to fit the 2 hour movie format.